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Jon Anderson will perform with Yes at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.The former frontman of the progressive rock band hasn't performed with the group since May 2008 when their 40th anniversary 'Close...

Rick Wakeman has revealed he played the keyboard on David Bowie's 1971 song 'Oh! You Pretty Things'.The 67-year-old musician was previously credited with performing on the tracks 'Changes' and 'Life On Mars?' on the 'Hunky...

Rick Wakeman has led tributes to Emerson, Lake and Palmer star Greg Lake.The 69-year-old singer-and-guitarist passed away on Wednesday (12.07.16) after losing a ''long and stubborn battle with cancer'', and the Yes keyboardist was one...

The singers are among the stars who have signed a letter to British newspaper The Times demanding U.K. politicians take action against unlicensed breeders and sellers of animals. Citing a new report...

Rick Wakeman is considering boycotting the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame if his group Yes are inducted.The 67-year-old rocker is ''disgusted'' with how the progressive rock band have been treated over the years, and...

English singer/songwriter, Peter Gabriel, has been honoured at the annual Progressive Music Awards, by being the award for 'Prog God', for his five decade long music career. The event was held at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre...

Peter Gabriel was named Prog God at the Progressive Music Awards.The 'In Your Eyes' rocker - who was also named the evening's guest of honour - accepted the Prog God award, which celebrates musicians who...

Singer Gary Pickford-Hopkins, who appeared on former Yes star Rick Wakeman's groundbreaking 1970s concept albums, has lost his battle with cancer, aged 65.Pickford-Hopkins was a featured vocalist on Journey to the Center of the Earth,...

British rock group Genesis were honoured with a Lifetime Achievement prize at the inaugural Progressive Music Awards in London on Wednesday night.Guitarist Mike Rutherford and keyboardist Tony Banks picked up the trophy during the ceremony...

Veteran musician Rick Wakeman is to go head-to-head with his former Yes bandmate Jon Anderson for a leading honour at the inaugural Orange Progressive Music Awards.The keyboard player has been named on a shortlist in...

A festival which was to feature performances by prog-rock icons Rick Wakeman and Hawkwind has been scrapped due to health and safety concerns.The Crystal Palace Garden Party was scheduled to take place in London on...

Led Zeppelin star John Paul Jones was given the Outstanding Contribution award at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards last night (10.11.10).The bass player received the prestigious accolade at the annual event -...

Progressive rock supergroup YES are to hit the road for their 40th anniversary tour with departed keyboard player RICK WAKEMAN's son OLIVER as a new recruit.
Wakeman Sr. explained his reasons for not taking part...

Former YES rocker RICK WAKEMAN once tried to welcome in the New Year with a romantic romp, before his passion was killed by the sight of late British TV presenter ANDY STEWART.
The 57-year-old keyboardist...

Former YES rocker RICK WAKEMAN is set to marry for a fourth time, after proposing to girlfriend RACHEL KAUFMAN - who is 25 years his junior.
The keyboardist, 57, previously declared he would never tie...

YES keyboardist RICK WAKEMAN has laughed off reports he is suffering from repetitive strain injury (RSI).
The WONDEROUS STORIES star, 57, insists he is healthy and can play the keyboards just as good as ever....

Cape-sporting keyboard supremo RICK WAKEMAN is teaming up with opera star RAMON REMEDIOS to perform two spectacular shows in aid of his local churches.
The former YES organist, who lives in Scole, on the border...

Estranged VAN HALEN co-stars DAVID LEE ROTH and SAMMY HAGAR are set to reunite - in space.
The JUMP rockers have been invited to be part of extraterrestrial research expert MICHAEL LUCKMAN's hotly-anticipated Signal...